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EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Determining Voter Intent


Election Parts

  • Vote Counting and Tabulation

Criteria

  • The intent of the voter was taken into consideration when determining ballot validity
  • The state took the steps necessary to give effect to rights during the vote counting process
Summaries
  • States must take the steps necessary to give effect to human rights.
  • The intent of the voter should be taken into consideration when determining the validity of ballots.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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